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Building permits, zoning and land rules in Crescent City, Florida

Inside Crescent City in Putnam County, Florida, covered construction requires a building permit, and city zoning controls how land may be used.12 Start with the Crescent City Building Inspector for building-permit routing and City Hall for zoning; Putnam County Environmental Health handles septic permitting and inspection.345

At a glance

Building permit
Required for covered construction, alteration, repair, removal and demolition; contact the city Building Inspector13
Zoning
City zoning applies to all land inside Crescent City2
Septic
Putnam County Environmental Health handles permitting and inspection56
RV living
A general private-land residential RV rule could not be confirmed; ask City Hall before occupancy74
Tiny home
No separate tiny-home rule confirmed; dwelling size and use depend on the zoning district89
Public sewer
Connection is required after notice when a public sewer is within 200 feet under the cited city utility rule10

Who to call

Building permits

Crescent City Building Inspector

Building-permit information for work inside Crescent City city limits

(386) 698-2525

[email protected]

3 Summit St. Crescent City, FL 32112

Zoning

Crescent City Planning & Zoning

City zoning, land-use, subdivision, site-plan, variance and local development applications

(386) 698-2525

3 N Summit St. Crescent City, FL 32112

Septic permits

Florida Department of Health in Putnam County - Environmental Health

Septic permitting and inspection for property inside Crescent City

386-326-3240

[email protected]

2801 Kennedy St., Palatka, FL 32177

Online permits →

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 9, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Crescent City, Florida?

Yes. Inside Crescent City, construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, maintenance, removal or demolition of a building or structure requires a building permit unless an express exemption applies.11 The current Putnam County Building Department page says Crescent City has no interlocal agreement for county building services and directs applicants to the Crescent City office, so contact the city Building Inspector before submitting.3

Florida's statewide building code applies, while Crescent City may impose its own zoning, setback, subdivision and administrative requirements.12 A building permit does not replace zoning or development approval.13 The city's published ordinance contains limited exemptions for certain small accessory structures, decks and minor repairs, but zoning requirements still apply; ask the Building Inspector to confirm that an exemption remains current before starting work.14

Does Crescent City have zoning, lot-size and setback rules?

Crescent City has citywide zoning, and every parcel inside the city must carry a zoning designation.2 The city publishes multiple districts, so the parcel's official zoning map designation—not a county district—controls the applicable use and dimensions.15

For example, the SR-1A district requires at least 7,500 square feet of lot area and 1,100 square feet of living area; mobile homes are not permitted in that district.1617 Its setbacks are 25 feet in front, 20 feet in the rear, and the greater of 10 feet or 10 percent of lot width on the side.18 In SR-1, the minimum lot is 7,200 square feet, minimum width is 60 feet, minimum living area is 800 square feet, and mobile homes are not permitted.198 Confirm the current district and standards with City Hall because the city's downloadable code warns that posted documents may not reflect the latest legislation.204

Can you live in an RV, tiny home or mobile home in Crescent City?

A general rule allowing long-term RV occupancy on private land inside Crescent City could not be confirmed. Ask City Planning & Zoning whether the parcel's district allows the proposed RV use before connecting utilities or moving in.74 Florida's rules for stays in licensed RV parks do not answer whether an RV may be occupied on an ordinary private lot.21

Crescent City does not publish a separate tiny-home category in the reviewed rules. A small dwelling must fit the parcel's zoning district and applicable building code; the cited residential standards include an 800-square-foot minimum in SR-1 and a 1,100-square-foot minimum in SR-1A.817 Mobile homes are not permitted in SR-1 or SR-1A, while other districts may differ.22

How do septic permits work inside Crescent City?

Putnam County Environmental Health handles septic permitting and inspection for property inside Crescent City, while the Florida Department of Environmental Protection implements the statewide onsite-sewage rules.236 Contact Environmental Health before finalizing a house location or buying a parcel that will need onsite sewage.

Only 5.2 percent of Putnam County soils are rated without severe limitations for a conventional septic drain field, so septic feasibility can shape the site plan and budget.24 Public sewer changes the analysis: under the cited city utility rule, an owner must connect within 30 days after notice when public sewer is constructed next to, along or within 200 feet of the property.10

Building a home in Crescent City: what are the steps?

  1. Ask Crescent City Planning & Zoning to confirm the parcel's district, allowed dwelling type, setbacks, lot coverage and required development applications.154
  2. Ask the city Building Inspector which current building-permit application, plans and trade permits are required.13
  3. Determine whether city water or sewer is available and resolve applicable utility fees and development agreements before the building permit is issued.25
  4. If the site will use septic, obtain direction from Putnam County Environmental Health before fixing the building footprint.56
  5. If the site is in a special flood-hazard area, complete the city's floodplain review; the cited rule requires the lowest floor of residential construction to be at least 1 foot above base flood elevation where base-flood data are provided.26
  6. Obtain the building permit before covered work begins and request the required inspections during construction.1127

What should you check before buying land in Crescent City?

Confirm the parcel is inside Crescent City limits and obtain its current city zoning designation before relying on any use, lot-size or setback rule.215 If you plan to divide land, Crescent City regulates parcel divisions under its zoning standards and subdivision procedures.28

Resolve sewer availability and septic feasibility early. City sewer may require connection under the cited proximity-and-notice rule, while conventional drain fields face severe soil limitations across most of Putnam County.1024 Household-use wells are prohibited under the cited city utilities rule; irrigation or recreation wells require a city permit before drilling.29 For county-level budgeting context, Putnam County's effective property-tax rate is about 0.8 percent and its median annual property-tax bill is $1,196.3031

Watch-outs

  • Do not send a Crescent City building-permit application to Putnam County without checking first: the county's current page says there is no interlocal building-services agreement and directs applicants to the city.3
  • The city's downloadable land-development documents may not reflect the latest legislation, so confirm the parcel's current zoning and dimensional rules with City Hall.204
  • A general private-land RV occupancy rule could not be confirmed; ask City Planning & Zoning before using an RV as a residence.74
  • Only 5.2 percent of Putnam County soils avoid severe limitations for a conventional septic drain field, so arrange a site evaluation early.24

Sources

  1. Crescent City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 – Building Construction (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  2. City of Crescent City Land Development Code, Article 3 – Zoning Regulations (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  3. Crescent City Building Inspector (putnam-fl.gov)
  4. Crescent City Planning & Zoning (crescentcity-fl.com)
  5. Onsite Sewage Disposal – Florida Department of Health in Putnam County (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  6. Florida Department of Health in Putnam County - Environmental Health (putnam.floridahealth.gov)
  7. Land Development Code – Crescent City, Florida (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  8. Crescent City Land Development Code, Article 3 – Zoning (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  9. Land Development Code, Article 3 – Zoning Regulations (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  10. Chapter 19 – Utilities, Crescent City Code of Ordinances (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  11. City of Crescent City, Florida - Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  12. Building Codes and Standards – FAQs (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  13. City of Crescent City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 – Building Construction (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  14. Crescent City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 – Building Construction (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  15. Crescent City Land Development Code, Article 3 – Zoning (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  16. City of Crescent City Land Development Code, Article 3 – Zoning Regulations (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  17. crescentcity-fl.com (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  18. Land Development Code, Article 3 – Zoning Regulations (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  19. City of Crescent City, Florida – Land Development Code, Article 3 (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  20. Land Development Code – Crescent City, Florida (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  21. Florida Statutes Chapter 513: Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks (Florida statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  22. Land Development Code, Article 3 – Zoning Regulations (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  23. Onsite Sewage Disposal – Florida Department of Health in Putnam County (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  24. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  25. Crescent City Land Development Code, Article 2 – General (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  26. Chapter 8 – Flood Hazard Protection, Crescent City Code of Ordinances (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  27. Crescent City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 – Building Construction (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  28. Crescent City Land Development Code, Chapter I – Overview (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  29. Crescent City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 19 – Utilities (Crescent City), quoted and re-checked
  30. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  31. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data

Written October 9, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

Answers from the rulebook for Crescent City

Crescent City’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, maintenance, removal, or demolition of buildings and structures inside Crescent City city limits.

    • Except where expressly exempted by the city ordinance.
    • Zoning permits and Land Development Code development approvals may be required before issuance.
    • A building permit does not supersede Land Development Code requirements.
    “shall require a building permit prior to commencing any such action.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, maintenance, removal, or demolition of buildings, structures, or attached appurtenances inside Crescent City city limits.
      “shall require a building permit prior to commencing any such action.”
    • Required — Construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, maintenance, removal, and demolition of buildings or structures inside Crescent City city limits.
      “Except otherwise expressly provided for herein, the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures shall be subject to the Florida Building Code 2007 and shall require a building permit prior to commencing any such action.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    Single-family residential construction and specified repairs inside Crescent City city limits.

    • Exemptions include one-story freestanding accessory storage buildings under 12 feet to the ridge and under 151 square feet, qualifying decks, sidewalks, limited nonstructural roof/exterior/interior repairs, replacement fixtures, painting, certain fences, appliance repair, stucco, screens, cabinetry, flooring, trim, certain demolitions, and ordinary minor repairs.
    • The accessory-building exemption requires compliance with zoning requirements.
    • Ordinary minor repairs exclude specified structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and exit-work changes.

    accessory storage building maximum area: < 151 sq ft (must be one-story, free-standing, under 12 feet to ridge, and meet zoning requirements) · accessory storage building maximum height: < 12 ft to ridge (must be one-story, free-standing, under 151 square feet, and meet zoning requirements) · wood deck maximum area: <= 150 sq ft (must be less than 29 1/2 inches above finished grade and cannot support a hot tub, spa, or pool)

    “The following exemptions for single-family residential construction are hereby adopted as a local amendment to the Florida Building Code 2007”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    Construction inside Crescent City city limits under the city's building-code ordinance.

    • The located city ordinance is an older published version; the current Municode landing page states the code is codified through Ordinance No. 2024-15 enacted September 30, 2024.
    • The ordinance identifies the 2007 Florida Building Code, 2008 National Electric Code, 2007 Florida Fire Prevention Code, and 1994 Standard Housing Code.

    wind speed: 110 mph (As of the date of Ordinance 10-02.)

    “The adoption of this Ordinance is done to facilitate proper administration and enforcement of the construction and maintenance of structures, and all systems contained therein relating to public safety, health and general welfare within the corporate limits of the City of Crescent City through the formal adoption of the Florida Building Code 2007, as amended”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Adopted — Construction and maintenance of structures inside Crescent City city limits.
      “Crescent City is required by State law to use the following codes to facilitate proper administration and enforcement of the construction and maintenance of structures, and systems contained therein and relating to public safety, health and general welfare: (a) 2007 Florida Building Code, which includes the Building Code, Residential Building, Existing Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes; (b) 2008 National Electric Code; and (c) the 2007 Florida Fire Prevention Code.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Permitted construction inside Crescent City city limits.

    • Additional inspection or reinspection fees may apply for wrong address, work not ready, uncorrected corrections, failure to request required inspections, covered work, or inability to enter the premises.
    “Failure to request required inspection(s)”
  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land within Crescent City city limits.

    • The City warns that documents on its site may not reflect the most current legislation and directs users to contact the City for the official version.
    “The City has developed this Land Development Code (LDC) to implement its Comprehensive Plan and to streamline the development review process.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    Zoning districts inside Crescent City city limits.

    • The published Article 3 text identifies SR-1A, SR-1, MR-1, PO-1, GC-1, LI-1, AG, REC, PF-1, PF-2, CON, HR, and PUD/PD districts.
    • Parcel applicability depends on the official zoning map.
    “In order to classify, regulate and restrict the uses of land, water, buildings and structures; to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings; to regulate the area of yards and other spaces around buildings; and to regulate the intensity of land use, the City of Crescent City is divided into the following zoning districts:”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Published — Zoning districts and the official zoning map inside Crescent City city limits.
      “In order to classify, regulate and restrict the uses of land, water, buildings and structures; to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings; to regulate the area of yards and other spaces around buildings; and to regulate the intensity of land use, the City of Crescent City is divided into the following zoning districts:”
    • Published — Zoning districts shown on Crescent City's official zoning map and described in Article 3 of the Land Development Code.
      “Within an SR-1 Single-Family Residential District as shown on the official Zoning Map of the city of crescent city, the following regulations shall apply:”
    • Published — Zoning districts and zoning map inside Crescent City city limits.
      “In order to classify, regulate and restrict the uses of land, water, buildings and structures; to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings; to regulate the area of yards and other spaces around buildings; and to regulate the intensity of land use, the City of Crescent City is divided into the following zoning districts:”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

    Single-family dwellings in the SR-1 Single-Family Residential District.

    • The cited district regulation also states that mobile homes are not permitted in the district.

    minimum living area: >= 800 square feet

    “Minimum living area: 800 square feet; no mobile homes are permitted inthis district.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — Single-family dwelling in the SR-1A Single-Family Residential Dwelling District.
      “Minimum living area: 1100 square feet; no mobile homes are permitted in this district.”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    AG Agricultural District.

    • Maximum density is one dwelling per five acres; the code labels this as the minimum lot-size standard.

    dwelling density: per 1 dwelling per 5 acres

    “Minimum lot size: No more than 1 dwelling per 5 acres.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • SetbacksSpecified

    Single-family dwellings in the SR-1 Single-Family Residential District.

    front yard setback: >= 25 feet · side yard setback: >= 7.5 feet · rear yard setback: >= 20 feet

    “Minimum building setbacks: Front yard: 25 feet. Side yard: 7.5 feet. Rear yard: 20 feet.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Lot coverageSpecified

    Single-family dwellings in the SR-1 Single-Family Residential District.

    maximum lot coverage: <= 40 percent

    “Maximum building height: 35 feet. Maximum lot coverage: 40%”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — SR-1A Single-Family Residential District.
      “e. Maximum lot coverage: 35% f. Minimum living area: 1100 square feet; no mobile homes are permitted in this district.”
  • Building heightSpecified

    Single-family dwellings in the SR-1 Single-Family Residential District.

    maximum building height: <= 35 feet

    “Maximum building height: 35 feet. Maximum lot coverage: 40%”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Manufactured homesLimited

    Manufactured/mobile homes in the SR-1A and SR-1 single-family residential districts inside Crescent City city limits.

    • The Article 3 zoning text states that mobile homes are not permitted in SR-1A and SR-1.
    • Other districts have different rules, including a conditional mobile-home-park use in MR-1.
    “Minimum living area: 1100 square feet; no mobile homes are permitted in this district. [...] Minimum living area: 800 square feet; no mobile homes are permitted in this district.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Who permits septicMixed

    Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems serving property inside Crescent City city limits.

    • DEP is responsible for implementing the applicable statutes and regulations.
    • The Putnam County health department continues septic permitting and inspection.
    • Operating permits apply to ATUs, performance-based treatment systems, commercial septic systems, and industrial or manufacturing-zoned or equivalent septic systems.
    “NOTE: Effective July 1, 2021, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for implementing the Florida Statutes and regulations applicable to OSTDS. Under Florida’s Clean Waterways Act of 2020, the county health department offices will continue to do the permitting and inspection for septic tanks; please continue to work with them for all of your permitting-related needs.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • County — Septic permitting and inspection inside Crescent City city limits are handled by the Putnam County health department.
      “Under Florida’s Clean Waterways Act of 2020, the county health department offices will continue to do the permitting and inspection for septic tanks; please continue to work with them for all of your permitting-related needs.”
    • County (with conditions) — Onsite sewage systems serving land inside Crescent City city limits; permitting and inspections are handled through the local county health department.
      “If you live outside these 16 counties, contact your local county health department about septic system permitting and inspections.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Onsite sewage systems inside Crescent City city limits.

    • Florida DOH describes the local county health department role as septic permitting and inspections.
    • Private providers may be used when authorized by the program.
    “The OSTDS program ensures that the OSTDS is properly designed, constructed, and maintained through permitting and inspection”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Sanitation systems on property inside Crescent City city limits.

    • A sanitary water closet connected to City sewer, an approved septic tank, or a sanitary pit privy is recognized as a sanitary disposal method.
    • Sewer connection is mandatory when the City sewer is within 200 feet and notice is given.

    sewer connection distance: <= 200 feet (30-day connection period after notice)

    “Such method shall be either a sanitary water closet that is connected with the city sewer or an approved type of septic tank or a sanitary pit privy.”
  • Well permitRequired

    Wells drilled inside Crescent City city limits for irrigation or recreation.

    • Household-use wells are prohibited inside the city.
    • Irrigation or recreation wells require a city permit before drilling and payment of a fee on file with the administrative supervisor.
    • The city must furnish a copy of the permit to the state.
    “provided a permit be obtained form the city for that purpose.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupWater and sewer (with conditions)

    Buildings and lots inside Crescent City city limits when City water or sewer service is available.

    • Where the City water system is available, every lot or parcel in the City must connect building plumbing to the municipal waterworks system.
    • Where a public sewer is constructed abutting, adjacent to, on the line of, or within 200 feet of property, the owner must connect within 30 days after notice by the administrative supervisor.
    • Water and sewer connection, service, electrical, and impact-offset fees and applicable development agreements must be addressed before building permits issue.

    sewer connection distance: <= 200 feet (Connection is required within 30 days after notice when the sewer is constructed in the specified location.) · sewer connection deadline: 30 days (Runs after notification by the administrative supervisor.)

    “Where in any street or section of street there is constructed a public sewer for the purpose of carrying off sewage, the owner or owners of property abutting on or adjacent to or on the line of any or within 200 feet of any such sewer so constructed shall, within 30 days after being notified by the administrative supervisor, connect the house and buildings on such property with the public sewer in an approved manner.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Conditional — New development and building permits inside Crescent City city limits.
      “no building permit shall be issued until all fees for water, sewer, electrical service and offsetting of impact are paid and appropriate development agreements are approved.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision and parcel division inside Crescent City city limits.

    • Subdivision must follow applicable zoning standards and Chapter IV procedures.
    • Minor subdivisions of three or fewer residential lots may qualify for waiver of conceptual or development plans if the stated right-of-way and utility conditions are met.
    “the city may waive conceptual or development plans”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Development in Crescent City areas of special flood hazard and flood-prone areas.

    • New construction and substantial improvements must satisfy anchoring, flood-resistant materials, utility, sewage, and flood-damage-minimization requirements.
    • Residential construction in the FEMA 100-year flood hazard zone must have the lowest floor at least one foot above base flood elevation where base-flood data are provided.
    • Floodways prohibit encroachments unless a registered professional engineer provides supporting certification showing no increase in flood levels.

    residential lowest-floor elevation: >= 1 foot above base flood elevation (Where base flood elevation data have been provided)

    “Development in the FEMA 100-year flood hazard zone will be constructed so that the lowest floor elevation is at least one foot above the base flood elevation as established by the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    City building permits and related inspections inside Crescent City city limits.

    • The published fee schedule is in an older city Chapter 6 PDF and must be checked against the current Municode Appendix B and any post-2024 fee resolution.
    • Fees may be based on the most recent ICC Building Safety Journal valuation data.
    • Additional, reinspection, after-the-fact, failure-to-call, and renewal fees are listed.

    new one- or two-family dwelling permit fee: per 4.95 USD per thousand dollars of total valuation ($100 minimum) · one- or two-family plan review fee: per 0.6 USD per thousand dollars of total valuation ($60 minimum) · reinspection fee: 60 USD

    “New Dwelling $4.95 per thousand total valuation- $100.00 minimum”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Building and development permit process inside Crescent City city limits.

    • Applications are submitted to Putnam County under Article 12 of the Putnam County Land Development Code.
    • The City reviews compliance with its Comprehensive Plan and land-use regulations.
    • Site plans are required unless an interlocal-agreement exception applies.
    “Crescent City contracts with Putnam County to provide Building Department Services. For permits and information click on the link below or contact Putnam County Building Department at 386-329-0307.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — Building-permit process inside Crescent City city limits.
      “Crescent City contracts with Putnam County to provide Building Department Services.”
    • Published (with conditions) — Development and building-permit process inside Crescent City city limits.
      “Receiving development applications, reviewing the same for completeness and sending them to appropriate members of the development review committee.”

Rules another office applies inside Crescent City

Crescent City does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

  • Septic permitLimited

    Septic-tank permitting for property inside Crescent City city limits, administered through the Putnam County health department.

    • The page states that county health department offices continue septic-tank permitting; it does not establish a universal permit requirement for every OSTDS configuration.
    • The page directs applicants to the county health department for permitting-related needs.
    “county health department offices will continue to do the permitting”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Crescent City or Putnam County directly.

  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy for buildings inside Crescent City city limits.
  • Living in an RV — Long-term or residential RV occupancy inside Crescent City city limits.
  • Camping on your land — Temporary camping on private land inside Crescent City city limits.
  • Tiny homes — Tiny-home occupancy inside Crescent City city limits.
  • Accessory dwellings — Accessory dwelling units inside Crescent City city limits.
3 more unanswered
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Driveway access
  • Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Crescent City publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Putnam County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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